by STS Web Admin | Jan 2, 2024 | STS Blog
Boom lifts are aerial work platforms (AWPs) that are used to elevate workers and equipment to heights. They are commonly used in construction, maintenance, and utilities. Boom lifts are versatile machines that can be used for a variety of tasks, such as: • Installing...
by STS Web Admin | Jan 2, 2024 | STS Blog
Emergencies can happen when you least expect them, and the ability to respond swiftly and effectively can be a matter of life and death. This is where emergency first aid training becomes invaluable. The importance of being prepared to offer immediate assistance...
by STS Web Admin | Sep 22, 2023 | STS Blog
Emergency first aid is the immediate care given to someone who is injured or suddenly ill. It is important to know basic first aid skills, as they could save someone’s life. There are many different types of emergency first aid situations, but some of the most...
by Roy Appalsamy | Jun 30, 2022 | STS Blog
“On my visit to a construction site, I witnessed a worker levelling soil at an excavation site. A backhoe was removing soil right beside him. According to Ontario regulations 213/91, s. 103 (1), the worker should not have been there while the tractor was operating....
by Roy Appalsamy | Jun 30, 2022 | STS Blog
Imagine it’s your first day as an Environmental Health and Safety specialist. You are being asked to do a risk assessment. What do you do? Where would you even begin? Risk Assessment You must first understand the hazards in your workplace. Talk to the front-line...
by Roy Appalsamy | Jun 30, 2022 | STS Blog
Respiratory illnesses were the 2nd highest cause of lost-time claims and fatalities in Canada during 2020. These statistics do not account for those not covered by the Association Of Workers Compensation Boards Of Canada (AWCBC). It is an employer’s duty to take every...
